Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Support Group Meeting

You are invited to the fourth session of VAI Peer-to-Peer Fundraising support group meeting.

I am pleased to say that Sophie Mathias Funding officer – North and East London Team from The National Lottery Community Fund will be joining us to share insights and answer questions.

Meeting Four Detail.

VAI Peer to peer fundraising Support group meeting – Four

Date:  Monday, January 19^th 2026

Meeting time: 10:30am – 12:30pm ( registration start at 10 :15am )

Venue: Voluntary Action Islington, 200A Pentonville Road, London N1 9JP

What to expect: This is not a training – it’s a space for honest discussion, mutual support, and peer learning.

We’ll focus on:

• Sharing real funding applications – both successful and rejected
• Reflecting on what worked and what didn’t
• Talking openly about common challenges
• Exploring ways to diversify funding beyond grants

Bring along (if you’re comfortable):

• A past or current funding application
• A question, idea, or experience
• Yourself – whether you’re new to fundraising or well established, your perspective matters

Join other local organisations to share experiences, practical tips, and ideas for fundraising success in our peer-to-peer sessions. Learn from each other and strengthen your approach to funding.

Places are limited, so please register using the link below to secure your spot using this link  or QR code